3 years before the present, Liner and Jin’s father share a conversation over a cup of coffee. Liner inquires why Mr. Kamishina is letting his skills go to waste when he could do so much more. Mr. Kamishina simply replies that he has something to protect. Our peek at their conversation cuts off when Liner asks if Mr. Kamishina is familiar with the D-Project and the Dragonauts.
Returning to our main story, Mr. Kiril answers the press about the ISDA’s plan of attack concerning the dragon attack. Jin oversees the injured Gio’s recovery after the battle with Ostrum. Liner pulls Jin aside where he and Howling Star extend an offer to officially join the Dragonauts. Jin doubts his own strength, but Liner tells him to believe in his strength. Jin asks why Liner became a Dragonaut, to which Liner responds that he wanted to test his own potential.
Elsewhere Nozaki shares his story with his master, Kitajima, in the ruins of the lab. Nozaki abandoned his original mission to retrieve the Earth-born dragons, and instead decided to take care of the eggs and live among humans. Unknown to them, the two are observed by Sakaki and Yonamine.
Akira and Machina are reflecting on their next course of action when they are approached by Sieglinde and Amadeus. Amadeus tells the two of the D-Project’s newly advanced schedule and of the Avenir’s status. Sieglinde reinvites Akira to join the Dragonauts; Akira refuses and says that she will follow Jin. Akira counters and offers to let Sieglinde join their entourage. Sieglinde refuses and deals with her abandonment issues as Akira and Machina take off.
It is finally time for the Avenir’s launch and preparations are underway. The crew and remaining Dragonauts ready themselves for the shuttle’s launch. Liner reflects on Jin’s question earlier and remembers the conversation with Jin’s father. Back then it was actually Mr. Kamishina that recommended Liner to become a Dragonaut. With this act, Mr. Kamishina handed over the reins of responsibility over to Liner while he stepped out of the spotlight to take care of his family. It was Mr. Kamishina that challenged Liner to test his potential as a pilot as a Dragonaut.
Jin and Gio rendezvous with Akira and Machina on a cliff and the quartet begin their journey to Mars, but things get complicated when Kazuki enters the picture. He launches a surprise attack on Jin as usual since he doesn’t know how to fight fair. The ensuing battle doesn’t impede the Avenir’s launch as the dragons duke it out in the air. Jin dodges a shot from Widow that subsequently destroys a vital part of the shuttle launcher. With the shuttle already in motion it is too late and it looks like an inevitable disaster. Akira and Machina save the day when they hold the catapultup , and the Avenir successfully ascends into the atmosphere.
Kazuki actually gets the better of Jin and Akira for most of the battle. However when Akira’s life is in danger, Jin accidentally destroys Kazuki’s cockpit, sending his former friend flying in the air shortly before disappering in an explosion. There is no time for Jin to grieve for Kazuki as the mission to save Toa takes precedence. Liner tells Jin to continue believing in himself as the Dragonauts and Jin’s entourage head their separate ways. Jin vows to save Toa as he and Akira finally go to Mars. In the midst of all the action, trouble seems to be brewing on Thanatos again.
Kazuki is a pathetic villain. Weak motive, weak personality, weak character. He’s the kind of evil bastard that you hate just because he sucks. Ugh. I know he’s still alive, but I hope he stays out of action for a couple episodes at the very least.
Ending 2: FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Lots of Gundam Seed style nudity in this ending. This ending song is actually pretty catchy, and I’m looking forward to the single release. The still shots are the usual fare and extend the focus beyond just the Dragonauts. The only bad thing is that it confirms that Kazuki is definitely still alive. Guess you can’t win them all.
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Kakuzi’s a pathetic villain as such, yeah - though one has got to admit that there’s prople like that out there; people who’d hold one hell of a BIIIG grude over a small matter <_<.
Well, at least he shouldn’t be back for at least a couple of epsiodes… But as long as he’s alive, he’ll come back to cause trouble for Jin & Co yet again…
Well, for the better or worse, we now have almost the whole cast out in space.
I liked the new ED better than I expected to, actually. Before, I was rather fond of Rain of Love and grumbled over the fact that there’s be a new ED sicne I thoguht that what Dragonauts needed was a new OP not a new ED… <_<.
*Looks at that one ending picture*
Boob physics do NOT work that way, boob physics do NOT WORK THAT WAY! Ghaah.
Then again, after that Garnet fiasco back some episodes ago (I think it was the last episode I watched before I kinda just stopped) I guess that should just be expected.
I’m actually very surprised that some of the females haven’t knocked themselves out yet. They are in dire need of some support there.
Kazuki acts like a jilted teenage girl with a personality disorder. I don’t know why Widow even puts up with that kid anymore.